Volvo articulated dump trucks (A40 / A45 / A60)
Caltex fluids for Volvo ADTs in South Africa. Older units run Tier 2/3-equivalent engines (no DPF/SCR). Tier 4 / Stage IIIB+ units have aftertreatment and need low-SAPS VDS-4/4.5 oil. Confirm your engine’s emissions tier from the engine plate.
Guide intervals below are from Volvo literature for the A40G (sample model).
| Compartment | OEM spec / fluid class | Caltex grade | Drain interval (guide only) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine (Tier 2/3) | Volvo VDS-3 minimum, 10W-40/15W-40 | Delo 400 SLK 15W-40 (VDS-4.5, CK-4). Delo Gold Ultra 15W-40 (VDS-3) also meets VDS-3 | Per OEM manual / oil analysis | ✅ |
| Engine (Tier 4 / Stage IIIB+) | Volvo VDS-4.5 or VDS-4 (mandatory), low-SAPS | Delo 400 SLK 15W-40 | 1,000 h with Volvo-spec oil + Volvo filters | ✅ VDS-4.5 is in the PDS |
| Transmission (Volvo PT powershift) | Volvo 97341 AT101 / 97342 AT102 | Delo Syn ATF HD (Volvo 97341) | Per OEM manual / oil analysis | ⚠️ Check with us: confirm 97341 vs 97342 for the model/serial |
| Axles / diffs / hubs | Volvo 97317 GO102 75W-80, or API GL-5 80W-90 | Delo Gear EP-5 80W-90 (GL-5 option) | 4,000 h on 97317 oil / 1,000 h on GL-5 80W-90 | ⚠️ Check with us: no Caltex 97317 GO102 75W-80 match. The GL-5 80W-90 option means the shorter 1,000 h drain |
| Wet brakes (separate circuit, not the axle oil) | Volvo 97303 WB101 / 97304 WB102, approx. 226 L | 1000 THF (Volvo 97303 WB101 per PDS) | 4,000 h | ⚠️ Check with us: 1000 THF covers WB101 only. No confirmed Caltex WB102 fluid |
| Hydraulics (tipping / steering) | Volvo 98608 Super 46 (98610 Bio 46 on bio fills) | Rando HDZ 46 | 4,000 h | ⚠️ Check with us: no Volvo 98608 approval on the Rando HDZ PDS. No Caltex match for 98610 bio |
| Dropbox / transfer case | Volvo 97317 GO102 75W-80 | none confirmed | 4,000 h | ⚠️ Check with us: no Caltex 97317 match |
| Grease points (pins, bushes, prop shafts) | Lithium complex EP NLGI 2 | Starplex EP 2 | Per daily/weekly service schedule | ⚠️ Check with us: confirm Volvo STD 1277,2 carries over from Delo Starplex |
| Coolant | Volvo VCS (nitrite- and phosphate-free OAT) | Delo XLC Premix 50/50 (recommended for Volvo CE diesel engines) | 6,000 h or 4 years | ⚠️ Check with us: the XLC PDS lists Volvo CE as “recommended for”, not a VCS approval |
Using another brand? See Your Caltex equivalent for the Caltex / Astron match, or browse all machines.
Drain intervals: guide only. Follow your OEM manual and oil analysis. Intervals shown are guide figures from OEM literature for a sample model; Where no figure is shown, use your OEM manual and oil analysis. Fluid classes are typical for this type of machine. Model, serial number and engine tier change them, so always check your OEM recommendation and operator’s manual first. We also supply OEM-brand and other fluids, sourced to order. Same-day counter collection applies to Caltex / Astron only.
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